Revamped Gaylord Street Fair Awaits Memorial Day Revelers

FESTIVAL FOOD, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, VENDORS GALORE AND FUN FOR THE KIDS guarantee a good time for the entire family when the Old South Gaylord Street Memorial Day Weekend Festival returns for its 32nd year, May 28-30 in the 1000 block of Old South Gaylord St.

We’ve made great progress on spring cleaning inside our homes, and are clearing winter’s remnants from our yards and gardens.

Surely with so much work accomplished already, a hearty celebration is well deserved. What better way to work out the remaining kinks from winter hibernation than celebrating with friends and neighbors at the annual Old South Gaylord Street Memorial Day Weekend Festival, Sat.-Mon., May 28-30, in the 1000 block of Old South Gaylord.

This year’s 32nd annual festival promises a fresh look, some new treats and a strong slate of live music throughout the weekend.

The list of 70+ vendors includes: fun and funky clothing from the likes of World Karmony and Goddess Gear; handcrafted kids clothing and accessories by Sugar Plum Fairy Boutique; tons of great fine art (jewelry, photography, art glass, pottery and more); eco-friendly home products by Green Up; and much, much more.

To keep you contented throughout the weekend wherever you may wander, twin food courts will be set up at each end of the block. Just a sampling of the Festival menu includes: Bison Ranch buffalo burgers, brats and corndogs; Grandma’s BBQ Recipes with pulled pork, brisket, pork ribs and beef “dinosaur” ribs; Carribean jerked chicken; beer bratwurst, spicy Italian sausage and chicken; deep dish pizza; giant turkey legs; and corn on the cob.

Blue Dragon Amusements will manage the popular children’s festival along Mississippi Ave., featuring a bungee trampoline, a climbing wall, a wide of assortment of inflatables and obstacle courses, as well as airbrush tattoos and carnival games.

The main stage entertainment schedule includes:

Sat., May 28

10:45a.m. Yo Mamas and Papas

Noon Raven and Writing Desk

1:15p.m. Bop Skizzum

2:30p.m. Katey Laurel

3:45p.m. North Side Tragedy

5p.m. Laura Newman & AOA

6:30p.m. Frogs Gone Fishing

Sun., May 29

10:45a.m. Some Train Yard

Noon Du Four

1:15p.m. The Whiskey Bottles

2:30p.m. Down Home Sausage Pie

3:45p.m. Broken Tongues

5p.m. Bill McKay Band from Leftover Salmon

6:30p.m. Hazel Miller

Mon., May 30

11a.m. Ground Up

12:15p.m. Johnny O Band

1:30p.m. Filthy Children

2:45p.m. Nelson Rangell

Look for the complete Festival Gazette in this issue. For information about the 2011 Old South Gaylord Street Memorial Day Weekend Festival, visit the Old South Gaylord Street Festival Facebook page, or call 303-886-0738 or 303-594-7767.